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DashinE Diek.

W. Alphonso Groom, Indian Herb Doc
tor is staying at Moore's Hotel ard proies-
ses his readiness and willingness is treat and
cur anyone suffering from rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Catarrh. SC, who will
give him call. DIR. Groom, in the Wild
West called Dashiug Dick. advcrtis. : To- use
Natures Remedies only and his consultations
are free. Though his hair Is too long and
his dress TOO I aciful t. be in the fashion
hcr,abouts, the doctor i non" the les .
clever and agreeable gentlemen and those
VII, visit him will find him pleasant ron-
luny.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

Orphans Court of ST. Mary's County, Set
May 3, 1897.
ORDERED by the Court, That William
l.. Thomas, administrator W. A. of
JANE HAGUE GOLDIE COLLINS,
late of st. Mary's county, Nd, deceased,
give the notice required by law 10 the de-
ceased's creditors 90 exhibit their claims and
that the same be published once a week for
six successive weeks in the ST Mary's BEA-
con. Test: JAS. I. VI. RALEY,
Register of Wills for ST. Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance Of the above order. here
by give notice that | have obtained from
the Orphans Court ofSt Mary's county, Ma
ryland, letters of administration on the per-
sonal estate of Jane Hague Goldie Collins,
late of said CO., deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
notified TO exhibit the same with the proper
vouchers attached thereto TO the subscriber,
on or before the 10th day of Nov, 1897, they
will otherwise by law be excluded from the
benefits Of the said estate. All persons in
debted IL the deceased are requested 10 make
immediate payment TO the subscriber.
WIN L. THOMAS,
Administrator W a.
MAY ), ISS7-6w.
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LecalEiSe and Otherwise.

ne Ifult crop OF our county. thls- year, =
a failure.
The first Summer visitors have put in an
appearance.
I Harvest is on hand Ii is thought that
/ the yield will be fair one.
/ Our thanks are returned Mr.. Wetktfr
FoNwell for present Of pineappleeE
from the West Indies. -
The Orphans and Commissioners Courts
were in session Tuesday and q considera-
BILE crowd was in town.
! wednesday next, the 22nd instant. is the
date fixed for the exhibition al the Sisters
Academy, near this village.
Mrs Clarke l. Durant, Mrs. Herbert F.
Moore and daughter and Miss May King,
of this village are visiting Baltimore.
The Steamer Thompson made her first
trip Of the season to Leonardtown wharf
Monday. Hereafter, her visits will be tri-
weekly.
Read the Beef advertisement Of Messrs.
Clements & Spalding. They are selling
the best beef at II! cents-prices 10 suit
the times.
The primaries have been called for the
10th, proximo, and those who have friends
in the field will have ample lime to prepare
for the fray.
The Baltimore sunday E,lrs reports that
Miss Lizzie Hayden, OF Chaptico, is visit
Ing her aunt, Mrs r. T Bon>all, on Fast
Fayette street.
/ GOV. Lloyd has appointed Charles j.
FoNwcll special policeman for the Toll
chester Steamboat Company VICE William
DcIan;y, resigned.
On Tuesday last, Charles Abel. Collec-
tor, sold the town wharf, belonging 10 the
Blackstone heirs, for $3.50. Purchaser
Frank y. Holmes.
DR.. Billopp is registered at Moorcs Ho-
IL. this village. The doctor i a good den
Ii. and is highly recommended by all who
have employed him.
Having defeated The Leonaritown nine
Hollywood boys are now happy and expect
soon to add to their laurels by taking Me-
{ chuuiCsyiile in ont ui the wet.
/ June 30th has been fixed as the date for
the Charlotte Hall Commencement. Capt
l.. Allison Wilmer, of Port Tobacco, will
address the students.
ON the 9th instant, the MechauicsvillC
second nine beat the Laurel Grove club 10y
a score Of So 10 |. At the request of the
Laurel Grove Captain the game was called
nj the end of the fourth inning.
Mr. Ernest Mattingly has located pcrma'
nently at the Indian Bridge, where, he
says, he will sell dry goods, boots and
shoes, hats and caps, notions, etc, as cheap
for cash as they can be bought in the coun'
".
Mr. Roland Duke has returned from 4
recent trip to Baltimore and Washington
During his stay in the latter city Roland
visited the National Encampment,a and say:
that he saw companies there that the Leon
ardtuwn Rifles could beat drilling.
\ baseball contest between the Stars o
Il. Michael and the II. lnigo'S nine vii
be played on July 4th at St. Michael;
church. The game will open at II \. NJ
Ladies Festival for the benefit Of St Mi
chaers on the grounds the same day.
Miss Motif, OF Baltimore, Tor sometime
past member Of Mr. \. c. Tylers family
leaves for home to-day Thursday. Mis-
NJ paid our village briei visit Tuesday
and, during her stay, was made the recipi
cnt II the devoted attentions Of q youn!
Loonarltown gallant whose heart her de
parture will sadly trouble.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

Messrs J. C. Rowlenson. Of the Balti-
more Weekly, and John ]. Myer. of the
printing house Of MoFiing II Myer. were
ia the village several days during the past
week. Their business, w learn, was q
enquire into the chances of election al .
certain democratic candidate for the Leg
stature. who Is known to be Oppose. 10
senator r. johnson Cotton. ard - Use
what efforts they could g. secure his elec-
ton. They were chGper0ned by james T.
Nj. Raley, Register of Wills-EhserTFis
Tuesday, Mr. Rsley called upon Us and
requested rs t. state that neither Mr.. Row
lenson nor Mr. Never ever intimated to
him that they were here for the purpose
asserted in the above clipping, and that in
making the above statement the editors If
the EHtersri~ are wide Of the mark.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
County COsn us iSsIemers.

The County Commissioners met on Tues
,iay with all the members present. II was
ordered that Clerk pay Frank y. Holmes,
Examiner Public schools, 500, balance Of
levy for building schp'. house for colored
children in Mrllcy's Neck. Pension Of
$l5 allowed Sallir Matiingly, DR.. Charles
Combs rc-appointci Physician a. Aims
House. J. J. Alvey re-appnint"d Keeper
Of Aims House. Bonds of Martin l.. Ham
nett. Collector Of 2nd and sth districts.
approved The amount 1T $4,000 was lev
ird for repairs 10 Public Roads Ten per
cent If asSessahle property was levied for
supper; If Public Schools. The Boar!
after passing upon accounts &c., adjourned
e. June 21th, 1887
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hnrInsnns Patient. A.

John H. Parsons and =. Morgan,
hnSidcl.t and Clerk Of the B1anl Of County
commissioners have jus, returned trom 4
isit a. Spring Grove Asylum and Monte
lue Hospital wher,, the insane patients of
bur county are confined. They rrport the
Inniitioa Of the patients favorable and re-
commend tina, a majority " them - rc-
bowed ~ our Aims House after proper ac-
foundations have hecn made for them.
Chc patients suggested to ne removed are
Imlcciles with no show nj cure W improve
meut and require no restraint, other thsn
tareful watch,
One patient in Montevuc Hospital, Sarah
Ann Blackstone, objected 20 being returned
b. II Mary's on account of the fero'ious
kuiIaal which, she had heard, had b'en
hevouring men, women and children
She was assGnei that this was an April
lioke but still she i in fear OF heing devUUr-
led if she returns.
Thoras Graves, q patient ri Nnnievue
Hospital, was brought home hayin. rNnnv-
lered his mind
The county has now the following rum
Der Of patients Spring Grove, four
,NIonsevue, i've, and Mount Hope Retreat,
kones-
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CANDIDATES.
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
May i9--tfo

FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Messrs. Editors-PleaSe announce THOS.
L. MATTINGLY, of the 9th district. as
candidate for the Legislature, subject 10 the
action OF the democratic party. His cleo
ton would be in the interest Of the people
Throughout the county. He will be sup
ported by the people generally.
April Z. OYsTERMEN.
The times require the selection OF able
and true men as candidates for the Legis-
lsture, and as Hon. HERBERTF. MOORE,
Of Leonardtown, fills all the requirements,
he is announced as a candidate for4hat po-
sition by the 1TH DISTRICT.
April z.
Simon pure democrats all over the coun-
ty seem 10 favor GILES +. DYERa As can
didste for the next House IF Delegates and
his name is respectfully announced for the
nomination for that position by the
Fifth District.
Messrs. Editors Please announce J.
WALTER CARPENTER as candidate for
the Legislature, subject 10 the action of the
Democratic party. His election would be
in the interest of the whole people and he
will be supported by all Democrats and the
March3lte PEOPLE GENERALLY.
Messrs Editors.-Please announce for the
consideration Of the Democratic voters of
ST. Mary'S county the name of Mr.. RICH
ARD II. MAGlLL as a candidate for the
next Legislature. His nomination would
be especially gratifying to host of friends
in the 9th District
Messrs. Yates * king-PleaSe announce
LEO J. LATIIROUM as a candidate for
the Legislature, and say if he will consent
10 he a candidate he will he warmly sup
ported by the 9Th election district
May So Peoples Friend.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

Nessrs. Editors-If Mr.. b. HARRIS
CAVALIER will consent To he Il candi-
date for States Attorney at the coming
election he will be supported by many
admirers throughout the county and espe-
cialry by
March pa 81 Inirp's District.
McSsrs. Ed sors Mr. ID. {. HAMMETT,
our present able States Attorney. has 50
faithfully ana impartiallv discharged the
duties uf his 'tlice, that his reelection is
earnestly desired by ell regardless of party.
II he il . candidate at the coming election
we feel sure that he will bc warmly sup
ported by the people of
Chnptico and Charlotte Hall.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
ICoxMUxrcArED.
PoIxT LooKorT, Nd, June Is, 1851.

fOIAf I.OOkott, ND June % 1871.
MessTs. Editors Permit me a snail
space "a say that the citizens OF this place
commend the sentiments and action Of
Senator Edelen in the Biscoe case. The
great wrong that has been done 70 the COM
mHnity at large IN the delay Of the exc
cution Of the murderer, cannot lie oyer-es-
timated. We indulge the hope that, At
an early day, the remaining counsel viii
follow his example JUSTICE
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Tuesday, Mr.. Giles F. Dyer brought us
sample of his rye crop with some heads
having every grain eaten up and others
filled with brownish worms about quartz r
al an inch long. The insects seemed 10
have hurrowed into the grain and eaten it
o. Il she'll. Mr.. Dyer says that his whole
rye crcP is ruined. The wheat in the same
field is As vet untouched. We called upon
several farmers for information hut none Of
them had ever before seen anything like it.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
I.eonRFtltoW %.

Mr. c F. Daily, junior Editor Of the
Port Tobacco Tuaes,' whose vi. {" this
village we noticed in on. last paper, takes
ucctsion in his comments upon his trip o.
thank the good people If Leonardtown
Far the hnspitable aud generous treatment
acc nnied 10 Us during our short stay in
their attractive and pleasant town. While
most IF tho>.' We met were strangers, We
were nevertheless received by nj with that
generous and open hospitality aud cour,l-
ness which ever marks the southern Mary
land gentleman. That price NJ good Eel
lows and the ~ Plus Ultra # hotel mana
! gers, Mr.. Herbert r Moore, gave Us a
Fcccipted hill for our entertain ment without
trcciving penny II campensati"a-antl
b. were not quit broke either. r~~luld
bate now that we arc willing the
hummer there on the same ter
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ICoMMUNTcA
Cox STATION, CHARLES Co. Nh, )
Trva 50 1897 /

Cox STATION, CHARLES Co. Nh,
June IL, 1887.
Editors Beacon.-My attention has been
called 10 local news item in your issue of
the 9th instant in which you make the
announcement that Capt I.oker has APP
pointed 4. W. Nesle, Of Charles county.
fireman ON the oyster police Steamer Gov.
Thomas" The use Of my name in such
connection il entirely unwarrantable and
if Captain Lokcr has conferred. or intends
70 confer. such an homo. upon me, il comes
upon me very much like Mark Twain's
pension, rs undezired as unexpected. Let
me add that my appointment to such a
position would relieve the gallant Captain
from at leas: one danger incident Ia steam
boat life. as, if he waited for me 10 start
fire in his furnace, there would never be
the least possible danger Of boiler explo-
sion.
Very truly Yours.
4 " Npala
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We WILL SELL FOR CASH

Good Brown Sugar cents per rs
GraBuiateS 81
Family Flour satisfaction cuarantcedl
IS 50 per barrel
God Family Four 1926 Per barrel.
q Extra As
Coal OIL (lI5 fire test 10 cents per gallon.
Church's Bread Soda cents per pound.
MaSon's Bla1king. small, 3 cents per box,
: for x cents.
Mason's Backing. large, cents per box.
G0pd Lawns, ; cents per ward.
Good Prints, 5, 6, and : cents per yard.
Best Glazed Spool Cotton, > cents per spool.
Good Broom, Is cents; better one, -
cents
tip top 8 string broom. - cents
Essence Coffee, 3 cents per box, : for FIVE
cents, IS cents per dozen.
All other goods at proportionately low
prices.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
I'eaehers' EHGertaIumeat and ASsoeIa-
1lOn.

We have been requested To state that the
Teachers Entertainment which was 10
lave been held at Fenwick's Hotel on
Friday next, has been postponed until the
18th instant Tie Teachers Association
~ill meet at o'clock, p. IN instead of the
Usual hour 90 a. MI on the day of the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

Recently Patuxent River wharves have
been made the scenes Of dcpredations by
river thieves, and several warehouses have
been broken into and pillaged THREE
barrels OF -four were stolen from Sotterly
shaTf-hquse and other wharyes up the
rfver have received similar yisitations.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
yFphRBs' Court.

June l4;h, 1887. Court met, Judges
Eovc, Jones and Payne present Ruth V.
Pomcrov, guardian to Agnes Clements, al
iowed twenty five dollars out Of principal
for educational purposes. Bond Of Rich
ard ii. Garner, guardian to b. Wood Gar
her, approved. Court adjourned 10 meet
Tuesday, June 2Sth instant
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in The
vicinity If Paris, Tex, by the remarkable
recovery Of Mr. J. +. Corley. who was 81
helpless be could not turn in bed, or rise
his head: everybody said he was dying Of
Consumption y trial bottle If DIR. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Finding
relief. he bought large bottle and a box ~
Or. Kings New Life Pills; ~ the time he
had taken two boxes Of Pills and two bot
Ties OF The Discovery, lie was we'll and hal
gained in flesh ihirty-six pounds.
Trial Bottles Of this Great Discovery for
Consumption free at Vim. J. Edelen, y 10.
and J. T. Ballenger.
Large bottles SD
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-Are yoG disturb
ei al night and broken If your rest by a
sick child suffering and CRYING with pain 81
Cutting Teeth. II 81 send at once and get
a b,litle of.Mrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup
fo7 Children Tccthing rs value i meal
culable. Ii will relieve the poor little sut-
fersr irlmediately. Depend upon il, moth
err. there i on mistake about IT, 1t cures
Diarrhaa. regulates the stomach AMI
Bowels, cures Wind Cello, sOftens the Gums,
reduces Inflammation, aud gives tone and
energy T. the whole system. Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup" for children teeth
ing is pleasant 70 the taste and Is the pre-
scription OF one Of the oldest and best
female physicians and nurses IN the United
states, aud i for sale By AL druggists
throughout the world Price twenty five
cents q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

sishop Part will officiate in King and
olsen Parish, in this county On the 2eth
instant. Services as follows: Christ church.
Chaptie", Sunday, June 26th, at 1890 A. NJ.
As Saints, at $50 p. VI. same day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

5he new Catholic Church at the Factory
20 ec called the Chapel Of TIE Holy Face,
viii be Dedicated on Sunday, July Bird, 1887.
Rev. Francis Smith, s j., President OF
fs1yola College, will preach on the occa.
sion. All are invited.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
FOR THE ORPHANS COURT.

The duties of the position well. faithful
ly and impartially performed eutitlc DAN
TEL J. PAYNE tn a second term in the
Orphans Court, and he is respectfully an
nounced as a candidate for that position
His reelection will be for the good ofthe
April !. WHOLE PEOPLE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

MesSrs. Editors You will please an
EOunce Mr.. II. STANISLAUS JARBOE,
of the 3rd district, as a candidate for Coun-
~ Commissi ner, and say he will be sup
ported by
Feb. 24e Many Friends
YIN will please announce GEO. F. TEN
NlSoN as "a suitable candidate for Com
missDners' Court, and say that he will
receive the support of
Democrats and Republicans
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

Capt W. C. GEOGHEGAN, will leave Pier
10, Light Street Wharf, every TUESDAY
ana Friday ut D, +. NJ, for the following
landings on Potomac River:
ON TUESDAYS FOR
Comfield Harbor, Munday's Point.
Jones Wharf, Abell's Wharf.
Brome's Wharf, Howard's Wharf
Bacon's Wharf, Leonaritown.
Cowart's Wharf, Foxwelrs Wharf
Coan Wharf, Stones Wharf.
hinsale Wharf, Cobrum Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Nomini Ferry.
Mt Holly Wharf
Leave LEONARDTON for BALTIMORE
on Thursday at Z, A. NJ.
ON FRIDAYS FOR
Cornfield Harbor, Foxwells Wharf,
Jones Wharf Cobrum Wharf,
Bromes Wharf, Towards Wharf,
Bacon's Wharf, Leonardtown Wharf,
Cowart'S Wharf, Stones Wharf.
0oan Wharf, Lancaster's Wharf,
hinsaic Wharf, Chaptico Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Liverpool Point,
Munday's Point, Smiths Point.
Piney Point, Glymount.
Abel's Wharf.
ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON DC.
Leave WASHINGTON for BALTIMORE
on Sunday, az 4. Z. NJ.
Freight Receicod only on TUESDA Us and
FRIDAYS.
No Freight received after 40, p. IT,
No Bills of Lading will be signed except
those OF the Company
r. FOSTER, General Manager.
A. NEEDHAM, Jr, Agent.
Feb. 24-tt
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@ Dentistry

Or. L. Z, PAYNE, DENTIST, having DO
Gated 1t .UeehansesrSfft Is prepared
10 attend % al profession al calls He viii
visit Leonardtown the first and third Tues
day aud California the first and third Thurs
day in each month. Letters addressed 20
him AZ MecAanicsviile by parties from .
distance viii receive prompt attention
May ., SIT.
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Ihe Grea; Malaria. Fever aud Auge Rene
DIV. Reliable, safe and efficient. Price
soc. per bottle. For sale by all Druggist
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Grand Spring Opening I!

Wa respectfully invite our friends and
Mt The public o. call aud examine onr
neM and attractive lines IL Spring
y. ois waiting until the early rush was
over, ~e have eoaghi cur goods a much
reduced prices nom Johbers "a cloSn iher,
out as The seassn advanced, We re,r--
ntze the hand times and have marked our
goosiS down ~ suit them.
We call attention to our new and varied
stock of lawns.
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lS4 ia
We call attention a. our beautiful ami
varied stock of rOILE DU NORD. worth
10 cents, which We are selling for l2l.
White Lawn. worth : cts, we sell for ~
lS IN
Merrimac Baiiste, IS Ial
We are selling CntionadeS for half the usu.
nj price from 10 10 - cents
Soundan Cloth, worth cents, fnr5.
We also call attention TO our large stock Of
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

The Office lately occupied by Walter !.
Dawkins Apply 90
+. OSCAR MORGAN,
Leonsrdtown, Nd.
Nav u. 1887.
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L GREAT BARGAIN.

One Il II. p. ECLIPSE ENGINE and
Saw Min attached; One new Timber Can /;
also, one Geiser Separator. with 30 inch
Cylinder, Betting. &c Apply TO
LUKE f. MATTHEWS,
Leonarasown, Nd.
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ST.u.WER GOODS
ever brought to Mechanicsville, comprising
MILLINERY,
DRESS GOODS,
GOODS FOR CHILDREN.
SHOES, FANCY GOODS,
CONFECTIONERY, TOYS, &c

She is determined TO keep on line with
the times. and feels confident that in quail
ty, style and price she can suit all who may
favor her with call.
g She would call special attention To-
the LALLA RooKH system of Dress Cutting,
by which any lady can cut and fit her own
dress. BY this system peifec; fiji is guar
anteed. Price $l25.
June 2-yf
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Saint hlarv's Beacon.
sEar.Ias. Liessess.

Since our last report the following Licen.
20 % Marry have been issued
Colonel
Freds rick Tyler and Mary Washington.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16
FOR RENT.

For full particulars and diF,-ctioals So C'rc'i
lar in every pound OF ARHrcGG-Es CoFFEE-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-06-16

The Editors Join Samoht in he well
wishes for the Judge and his bride
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-03-04
A Chinese Confidence Game.

The confidence trick, with which so
many swindles have been perpetrated,
is but poor and clumsy in comparison
to the methods pursued in China. No
one, in fact, but fool would be taken
in by the proposal to hand quantity
of money to stranger, in order to show
confidence in him. The Chinese swind-
Ter proceeds much more artfully to
work, and enlists human nature on his
side. This is shown by a case heard
the other day in Shanghai, when four
Cinnamon were charged with conspir-
ing to cheat Chang Wong, a super
cargo, of 400 rupees. The defendants
were said to be followers of the famous
Tin ST kok, who was celebrated for his
skill in waylaying Cinnamon arriving
from foreign parts and swindIing them
of the money they had accumulated,
by artfully playing on their cupidity.
In the present case the plaintiff was
met by one of the men in the street.
invited into house, and Hospitality
treated; and then an artful scheme was
proposed to him by which the party
might, by joining in the game of fan
tan, cheat wealthy California China
man, who was said to have just arrived
with a large quantity of gold. Cards
were proGuced, and it was proved how
easily and certainly the cheating might
be carried out. The party were each
to contribute some money to carry out
the game. Chang Wong was unable to
withstand the artful temptation. The
pretended Californian Chinamah came
in, and the game was played; but some
how the cheating was not successful
and at the end of the game the plaintiff
was 400 rupees out of pocket. This is
clearly great advance on the English
confidence trick.